Stamped Flower Gift Bags {Craft}

Today’s spring inspired craft project is a combination of three EASY things. All of which – make my little craft heart pitter-patter!

ONE – It’s a simple DIY craft project that doesn’t cost much or take much effort.

TWO – It’s easy sewing. Just a few stitches. I’m not much of a sewer so the easier, the better.

THREE- The end result makes for easy gifting. Just decorate, fill and gift.

The tutorial I’m about to share is NOT earth-shattering or super complicated. {I promise!} It’s a great craft project for adults AND kids at all skill levels. If you have any spring celebrations {or perhaps a wedding} coming up – these would be great to hand out with some candy or other party favors. Place them in a huge basket for your guests to grab easily or place one on each table setting.

I didn’t have a flower stamp on hand that I liked, so I raided my craft room for items that could be easily turned into a stamp. With some foam stickers and a small piece of wood, I was able to create a one-of-a-kind {and affordable} stamp for my project. Of course – if you already have a pre-made stamp in mind, you are one step ahead!

Here is what you need, to make these adorable DIY stamped flower gift bags:

{If you have a pre-made stamp already – skip the steps/supplies for making the stamp}

Directions:
* First make your stamp. I did this by peeling off the backing off my foam stickers and sticking them {one on top of the other} on my wood block.

* Next slide a piece of small cardboard inside your fabric bags. This will make sure the fabric paint won’t bleed to the other side.

* Now paint your flower stamp and stamp it in the center of the bag. {I found out painting the fabric paint directly onto the stamp with a paint brush made a prettier design, then dipping the stamp straight in the paint. If you can – experiment on some regular paper first.}

* Next paint the stem of the flower. Set aside to let it all dry completely.

* Once dry, pull out your cardboard. Stitch a button in the center of the flower. Fill with treats & gift!

I filled my new gift bags with jelly beans and gifted them to friends. I just love this idea because they can re-use the bag once the jelly beans are gone. {And we all know that happens fast!}